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Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction * * * Stars (Pretty good) Priyanka is full of questions for her mother, who emigrated to America just before Pri was born. She wants to know more about India (the country her mother left), her father (her mother won’t talk about him at all), and her family. There are reasons her mother won’t talk about these things, but those are hidden from Pri as well. Then … Read more
Outer Space Junior Genius Guide series by Ken Jennings Non-fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The book was about things in space that most people wouldn’t know, like that Mars has a volcano bigger than Arizona. I like that there was a quiz/test at the end of the book to test your knowledge about what you just learned. I like the theming of a day in class because it had chapters … Read more
The Fill-in Boyfriend by Kasie West Romance Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gia’s boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of high school prom. She’s been talking up Bradley and needs to prove he exists, so she asks a guy in the parking lot. She asks him to be a fill-in boyfriend. Two hours, a few white lies, zero commitment. Except it’s not. Gia can’t stop thinking about this fill-in Bradley, … Read more
Short & Skinny by Mark Tatulli Biography Graphic Novel Non-fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) “Short & Skinny” is about a boy named Mark Tatulli who is short and skinny. When he watches Star Wars, he wants to make a funny version of it called “Starbores.” I think it is a good, funny book.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a story of survival and determination during WWII. It depicts a story of bravery when so many innocent lives were lost.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a heroine story of how two sisters show resistance against the Nazis during World War II.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is set during a time where the Nazi party caused much grief and destruction during the Holocaust. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak follows Liesel, who is sent to live with foster parents Hans and Rosa Hubermann in the fictional town of Molching. Liesel discovers the power of … Read more
Night by Elie Wiesel Biography Non-fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This tells the story of survival during a time of despair. This book represents the horrors that were subjected upon so many innocent lives during the Holocaust. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Narrated by Eliezer, this story follows the life of a 12-year-old boy who has to endure the hardships of the Holocaust. They were treated with unimaginable … Read more
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) This book explores the struggles faced in society regarding independence and the many different lives we lead.
Blizzard Besties by Yamile Saied Mendes Adventure Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Vanesa and her family can’t wait to go on vacation at Pinecloud. Pinecloud has snow everywhere and is a ski resort. Vanesa can’t wait to go. She loves skiing and is amazing at it. She doesn’t get snow back home, so this will be amazing. She hopes for once she can lift the curse and not mess this vacation … Read more